US Bridges

So Union RD over Stream

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.3 N Adamson RD · Structure no. 056321000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Union RD over Stream is a steel culvert carrying So Union RD over Stream in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSo Union RD
CrossesStream
Location0.3 N Adamson RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20904, -88.44191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So Union RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is So Union RD over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does So Union RD over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is So Union RD over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns So Union RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.